TVNZ news boss 'sorry' for early exit
Television New Zealand journalists and presenters were shocked today to find out their head of news and current affairs Ross Dagan is resigning after less than a year in the job.
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TVNZ winding up Teletext
TVNZ winding up Teletext
TVNZ's teletext service will be winding up next year, after operating for nearly 30 years.
TVNZ dividend down
TVNZ dividend down
State-owned Television New Zealand will pay a smaller dividend to the Government after its operating profit fell 12.2% in the year ended June.
Dann to replace Espiner at TVNZ
Dann to replace Espiner at TVNZ
Breakfast host Corin Dann is set to replace Guyon Espiner as TVNZ's new political editor.
TVNZ bars Hosking from SkyCity items
TVNZ bars Hosking from SkyCity items
TVNZ has banned Mike Hosking from covering stories about SkyCity Entertainment on Close Up after he acknowledged he had a celebrity deal with the casino company.
Commerce Commission unlikely to bar Igloo plan
Commerce Commission unlikely to bar Igloo plan
The Commerce Commission was unlikely to oppose the joint venture proposal between Sky Network Television and TVNZ to establish the Sky Lite pay television station Igloo, Forsyth Barr broker Suzanne Kinnaird said yesterday.
Inquiry into pay TV plan welcomed
Inquiry into pay TV plan welcomed
The Commerce Commission's investigation into new pay TV platform Igloo was a good start but it did not go far enough, Labour Party broadcasting and communications spokeswoman Clare Curran said yesterday.
A new life across the Ditch
A new life across the Ditch
With primetime shows on both sides of the Tasman, Jay Ryan has become one of our most in-demand television actors. The Go Girls star talks to Lydia Jenkin about his new role as a doctor in Offspring and escaping West Auckland.
New 'Coro' slot kiss draws critics
New 'Coro' slot kiss draws critics
TVNZ on Tuesday night screened a controversial lesbian kiss on Coronation Street in the programme's new 5.25pm time slot.
TVNZ news boss tipped to stand down
TVNZ news boss tipped to stand down
An announcement is expected today that Television New Zealand head of news and current affairs Anthony Flannery has stepped down from the job.
The changing television picture
The changing television picture
State-owned television has always been the plaything of politicians, 50 years ago because of fears this permanent occupant of our living rooms might influence our opinions, later as a source of revenues - and all the while the public face of political argument about the medium was bound up in ethical, cultural, social and historical pomposities.
TVNZ censured over Henry comments
TVNZ censured over Henry comments
TVNZ has been ordered to pay $3000 costs and broadcast a statement saying it responded weakly to complaints of Paul Henry's repeated mocking of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's name last year.
Government takes broader view of television
Government takes broader view of television
How we view television content continues to change rapidly. Jonathan Coleman explains the Government's approach to the new environment and how public broadcasting fits into the mix.
No talks about selling TVNZ: Coleman
No talks about selling TVNZ: Coleman
Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman says there have been no discussions about the Government selling off state broadcaster TVNZ.
TV camera still not operating
TV camera still not operating
The Dunedin City Council is still waiting for its new weather camera to begin broadcasting, months after paying Television New Zealand to install it.
Turning down the volume on adverts
Turning down the volume on adverts
If you find the advertisements that interrupt your television viewing too loud, relief may be in store before Christmas - if you're watching TVNZ at least.
Henry jumps before he is pushed
Henry jumps before he is pushed
Paul Henry's controversial comments finally caught up with him yesterday when he resigned from TVNZ after meeting the state broadcaster's board.
John Key can't be complacent over Henry
John Key can't be complacent over Henry
It is nothing short of bizarre that the utterances of a breakfast television host have damaged the huge effort in recent years that New Zealand has put into strengthening its relationship with India.
Bain says no to all interviews
Bain says no to all interviews
David Bain is on the receiving end of a beatup to snare television ratings as he tries to get on with a normal life, long-time supporter Joe Karam says.
TVNZ chief's spending 'sounds high'
TVNZ chief's spending 'sounds high'
Television New Zealand chief executive Rick Ellis' $140,000 credit card spending in two years "sounds high", Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman says, but he will reserve judgement until he hears from the state broadcaster's board today.